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Age-related laryngeal dysfunction seriously affects swallowing, speech and respiratory function of the elderly and decreases their quality of life.This review summarizes the methods for assessing swallowing, voice and respiratory function associated with laryngeal dysfunction in the elderly, aiming to improve the standards and systems for laryngeal dysfunction assessment in the elderly and to achieve timely detection and treatment of laryngeal dysfunction in the elderly and reduce its negative effects.
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@#With the development of aging population, the morbidity of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is increasing. Electroacupuncture on several acupoints, especially Baihui (GV20), may improve the cognitive function, brain morphology, and reduceβ-amyloid deposition and tau protein phosphorylation, in AD models.